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Dirty Dr Pepper

A sweet, fizzy, and boozy twist on a classic soda, featuring Dr Pepper, cherry vodka, and a splash of grenadine over ice with a sugar rim.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail
  • 4-6 oz Dr Pepper chilled
  • 1.5 oz cherry vodka
  • 0.5 oz grenadine
  • 2-3 fresh cherries for garnish
  • 1 cup ice cubes pebble ice preferred
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar for rimming glass

Equipment

  • Rocks Glass or Highball Glass
  • Jigger or measuring shot glass

Method
 

  1. Lightly wet the rim of your glass with water or a lime wedge, then dip the rim into granulated sugar to coat.
  2. Fill the prepared glass completely to the top with ice cubes.
  3. Pour the cherry vodka and grenadine directly over the ice.
  4. Slowly top the glass with chilled Dr Pepper.
  5. Garnish with fresh cherries, give a gentle stir, and serve immediately.

Notes

For a less sweet version, use Diet Dr Pepper or add a squeeze of fresh lime juice.